Home Alone, McCallisters and Chris Columbus

‘Home Alone’ director Chris Columbus explains how the McCallisters were able to afford that house
Audiences have wondered for years how the family in “Home Alone” was able to afford their beautiful Chicago-area home and now we know.
How the ‘Home Alone’ Parents Were Able to Afford That Crazy House, Revealed by Director (Exclusive)
Chris Columbus, who helmed the Christmas classic and most recently produced ‘Nosferatu,’ also spoke to THR about how a “bizarre” meeting with Chevy Chase led him to the film in the first place and why he decided to cast Macaulay Culkin over 300 child actors.
‘Home Alone’ director Chris Columbus reveals how the McCallisters were able to afford that massive house
Back then, John [Hughes] and I had a conversation about it and we decided on what the jobs were.” — Chris Columbus
‘Home Alone’ director explains how the McCallisters were able to afford that house
Audiences have wondered for years how the family in “Home Alone” was able to afford their beautiful Chicago-area home.
“Home Alone” Director Reveals How the McCallister Family Afforded That Amazing House
The Chicago mansion, which was listed at $5.25 million in real life and sold ahead of Christmas, has raised questions about the McCallister parents' careers
‘Home Alone’ director debunks running theory about the McCallisters
The McCallisters may have been les incompetents parents, but “Home Alone” director Chris Columbus is finally debunking a theory surrounding one of the most enduring Christmas movies. Columbus, 66, shut down speculation that the fictional family had ties to the mob and revealed how Kevin’s (Macaulay Culkin) parents,
Home Alone Director Discusses The Film’s Legacy And Shares Sweet Thoughts On Macaulay And Kieran Culkin
Chris Columbus takes pride in the longevity of Home Alone 's popularity over the years, and had only positive things to say ...
“Home Alone” Director Chris Columbus Says This Iconic Scene Was a 'Complete Accident' — and Macaulay Culkin's Idea
Home Alone director Chris Columbus opened up during a recent The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast episode and ...
“Home Alone ”director Chris Columbus quit “Christmas Vacation” after bizarre meetings with Chevy Chase: 'I couldn’t work with the guy'
I don't need this. I'd rather not work again," the filmmaker recalled thinking after meeting with the comedy star.
'Home Alone' director finally answers what the McCallisters did for a living
"Home Alone" director Chris Columbus shared on The Hollywood Reporter's "Awards Chatter" podcast how Macaulay Culkin was cast ...
What did Kevin McCallister's parents do for a living in 'Home Alone' film? Director shares.
"Home Alone" Director Chris Columbus said he and producer John Hughes "had a conversation about it" and "decided on what the ...
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Home Alone director finally answers Christmas movie's biggest mystery
Home Alone director Chris Columbus reveals what Kevin's parents did for a living to afford their house. One of the most ...
'Home Alone' director quit 'Christmas Vacation' after bizarre meeting with Chevy Chase
"Home Alone" director Chris Columbus almost worked on the 1989 holiday classic "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," but ...
Chris Columbus reveals ‘bizarre’ story behind why he couldn’t work with Chevy Chase on ‘Christmas Vacation’
The "Home Alone" director said Chase treated him like he was "nonexistent" and made a "surreal" comment that has left him ...